In April 2026, the Puppetlabs module lineup saw 8 Puppetlabs module releases, with the most notable updates collected here for a quick review.<\/p>\n\n
The overall pattern in these releases was event forwarding enhancements and security and compliance platform updates, which makes this month\u2019s roundup a useful quick scan for teams planning upgrades or routine maintenance.<\/p>\n\n
Coordinated updates to Splunk HEC and PE Event Forwarding modules add support for orchestrator_plan event type, improving visibility into Puppet orchestrator activities with enhanced filtering and integration capabilities.<\/p>\n\n
Comply and Comply Admin modules received coordinated releases, advancing the Security Compliance Management platform capabilities.<\/p>\n\n
The following is an alphabetical listing of modules which received updates in April 2026. If a module had multiple versions released, the updates are collected together, numbered with the \"latest\" version available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-28 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n A few highlights from this release:<\/p>\n\n Check the official release notes for cd4peadm 5.15.0<\/a> for the full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-28 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n A few highlights from this release:<\/p>\n\n Check the official release notes for comply 3.7.1<\/a> for the full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-28 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n A few highlights from this release:<\/p>\n\n Check the official release notes for complyadm 3.7.1<\/a> for the full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-30 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n This release addresses two bug fixes. A race condition where \ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-09 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n This release adds orchestrator plan-job collection controls and fixes duplicate forwarding behavior in job collection.<\/p>\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-01 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n This release is a small change to add support for Puppet Enterprise 2025.10.0.<\/p>\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-06 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n A few highlights from this release:<\/p>\n\n Check the official release notes for sce_linux 2.6.1<\/a> for the full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Latest release: 2026-04-09 (\ud83c\udf10 View on the Forge<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n This release focuses on support for the That\u2019s the full pass through the 8 Puppetlabs module releases from April 2026. The Forge links above are the quickest path to the underlying release details.<\/p>\n\n If there is a part of the Puppetlabs ecosystem that would benefit from more context in future roundups, that feedback is worth sending along.<\/p>\n\n Catch you in the next roundup for May 2026.<\/p>\n\n","category":"puppet"},{"title":"Why GRC Should Matter to Every Developer, Not Just Compliance Teams","pubDate":"Wed, 06 May 2026 13:53:13 +0000","link":"https:\/\/dev.to\/neviarrawl_44fe25f50\/why-grc-should-matter-to-every-developer-not-just-compliance-teams-24am","guid":"https:\/\/dev.to\/neviarrawl_44fe25f50\/why-grc-should-matter-to-every-developer-not-just-compliance-teams-24am","description":" When most people hear \"GRC\" \u2014 governance, risk management, and compliance<\/a> \u2014 they think of legal teams, auditors, or cybersecurity experts. Rarely do they think of developers.<\/p>\n\n But the truth is, GRC affects everyone who builds, ships, and maintains technology.<\/p>\n\n Whether you realize it or not, the choices you make in your code, architecture, or workflows impact your organization's ability to stay secure, compliant, and trusted.<\/p>\n\n GRC stands for:<\/p>\n\n At its core, GRC is about protecting the business and its customers while enabling growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n And guess who sits at the heart of building that growth? Developers and tech teams.<\/p>\n\n Here\u2019s why GRC should be part of every developer\u2019s mindset:<\/p>\n\n You don't need to become a compliance officer overnight.<\/p>\n\n Simple steps make a big difference:<\/p>\n\n GRC is not just a checkbox for the legal team.<\/p>\n\n It\u2019s a shared responsibility \u2014 and one that smart developers embrace.<\/p>\n\n When you understand governance, risk, and compliance, you become a more valuable teammate, a better builder, and a stronger protector of your organization\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n Tech doesn\u2019t exist in a vacuum. Neither does trust.<\/p>\n\n Let\u2019s build better, safer, more resilient systems \u2014 together.<\/p>\n\n","category":["grc","infosec","security","puppet"]},{"title":"Puppet for System Administrators: A Comprehensive Guide","pubDate":"Sat, 02 May 2026 06:30:14 +0000","link":"https:\/\/dev.to\/koenig_solutions\/puppet-for-system-administrators-a-comprehensive-guide-58f2","guid":"https:\/\/dev.to\/koenig_solutions\/puppet-for-system-administrators-a-comprehensive-guide-58f2","description":" In the ever-evolving world of IT, effective configuration management is vital for maintaining system integrity and optimizing workflow. Puppet<\/strong> stands as a powerful automation tool designed specifically for system administrators. It empowers them to manage infrastructure as code, ensuring consistency, reliability, and reduced manual effort.<\/p>\n\n Puppet is an open-source software configuration management tool that allows you to define the state of your infrastructure. It enables automation of system administration tasks across a network of devices. Here are key features of Puppet:<\/p>\n\n For system administrators, Puppet offers several compelling benefits:<\/p>\n\n Before diving deeper into Puppet's capabilities, here are some practical tips<\/strong> for getting started:<\/p>\n\n file { '\/tmp\/example.txt': Understanding Puppet\u2019s architecture is crucial for effective management:<\/p>\n\n Here are several commands every System Administrator should know:<\/p>\n\n Once you grasp the basics, consider exploring advanced features to enhance your Puppet skills:<\/p>\n\n To deepen your Puppet knowledge, consider investing in training or certification. Platforms such as Puppet for System Administrators<\/a> provide structured learning paths and official recognition of your skills. This can enhance your career prospects and solidify your expertise.<\/p>\n\n Puppet is an invaluable tool for system administrators looking to streamline their workflows and improve system management. By harnessing Puppet\u2019s capabilities, you can automate tasks, enforce configurations, and ultimately provide a more reliable IT service. Start small, practice regularly, and continuously seek to learn more as technology evolves.<\/p>\n\n","category":["puppet","systemadministration","configurationmanagement"]},{"title":"Puppet Continuous Delivery 5.15.0 is now available","pubDate":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:20:25 +0000","link":"https:\/\/dev.to\/puppet\/puppet-continuous-delivery-5150-is-now-available-5990","guid":"https:\/\/dev.to\/puppet\/puppet-continuous-delivery-5150-is-now-available-5990","description":" Puppet Continuous Delivery (CD) version 5.15.0<\/strong> is now available, with updates focused on stability, security, and day\u2011to\u2011day usability for teams running Puppet automation pipelines at scale.<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019re already on CD 5.x, this is a straightforward upgrade that continues the work of refining the platform while keeping it aligned with current Puppet Enterprise releases and supported tooling.<\/p>\n\n The detailed release notes are linked below, but here\u2019s a quick breakdown of what this release delivers and why you may want to upgrade.<\/p>\n\n CD 5.15.0 delivers targeted updates across webhook configuration, Pipelines as Code, Impact Analysis, VCS integrations, and platform security. The changes below focus on specific features and integrations rather than broad platform behavior.<\/p>\n\n This release includes dependency updates to address reported vulnerabilities, including updates to:<\/p>\n\n Refer to the release notes<\/a> for the full list of CVEs addressed in this release.<\/p>\n\n For most users, CD sits in the middle of multiple systems: source control, CI tooling, Puppet Enterprise, and infrastructure targets. Small issues can quickly turn into pipeline friction.<\/p>\n\n CD 5.15.0 continues the effort to:<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019re standardizing on CD 5.x, staying current helps ensure you\u2019re getting fixes before they turn into operational problems.<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019re new to Puppet Continuous Delivery, start with the official install documentation:<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019re already running CD 5.x, upgrading to 5.15.0 should follow the standard upgrade path described in the documentation:<\/p>\n\n As always, review the release notes before upgrading, especially if you rely on specific integrations or custom pipeline behavior.<\/p>\n\n For the complete list of fixes, security updates, and known issues, check the official release notes:<\/p>\n\n If you have feedback or run into issues after upgrading, the Puppet community channels are always a good place to share what you\u2019re seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Happy automating!<\/p>\n\n","category":["puppet","cicd"]},{"title":"ConfDroid Puppet Modules - java","pubDate":"Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:24:20 +0000","link":"https:\/\/dev.to\/12ww1160\/confdroid-puppet-modules-java-5abd","guid":"https:\/\/dev.to\/12ww1160\/confdroid-puppet-modules-java-5abd","description":" We\u2019re continuing the ConfDroid Puppet modules series with a small but essential addition: confdroid_java<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n This module does exactly one thing\u2014and does it well. It installs and configures a specified Java version so that other Puppet modules can simply rely on it being there. No more guessing, no more manual setup, and no more version conflicts when you spin up Java-based services.<\/p>\n\n Think of it as the Java counterpart to our popular confdroid_php<\/strong> module. Just as It is designed to be a silent foundation. You include it once, and every Java-needing module that follows can simply assume a working Java environment is already in place. Confdroid modules which rely on it like confdroid_jenkins<\/a> automatically add it, as long as it is in the Puppet catalogue.<\/p>\n\n The simplest way is just to include the class: Or, if you manage your nodes with Foreman, simply set the desired parameters (Java version, installation source, etc.) directly in the host or host-group configuration. No extra code required.<\/p>\n\n Important note: This module is meant for fresh systems. If Java has already been installed or configured manually on a server, applying confdroid_java could overwrite those changes. Always test in a lab environment first.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n The full module, complete documentation, and parameter reference are available right now in the Confdroid Forge:<\/a><\/p>\n\n You\u2019ll also find the generated documentation in the In larger Puppet environments, helper modules like confdroid_java (and its PHP sibling) are the glue that makes everything else click. They remove duplication, enforce consistency, and let the bigger application modules focus on what they do best\u2014managing Jenkins, application servers, or any other Java workload\u2014without reinventing the Java installation wheel every time.\n
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lvcreate<\/code> returns before udev finishes processing device-add events could cause a subsequent filesystem<\/code> resource targeting the same logical volume to fail with \"device or resource busy\" \u2014 the fix calls udevadm settle<\/code> after a successful lvcreate<\/code>. The release also corrects an AIX-specific issue where boolean filesystem parameters such as isnapshot<\/code> were passed to crfs<\/code> as true<\/code>\/false<\/code> instead of the required yes<\/code>\/no<\/code>, causing the command to reject them outright.<\/p>\n\n\n
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orchestrator\/v1\/plan_jobs<\/code> API, with progress tracked in a dedicated pe_event_forwarding_plan_index.yaml<\/code> state file.<\/li>\npe_event_forwarding::skip_plans<\/code> parameter to disable plan job collection when needed.<\/li>\nget_jobs<\/code> behavior where the first page could return more records than newly available jobs, which could cause duplicate forwarded data.<\/li>\n\n \n \n peadm 3.37.0\n<\/h3>\n\n
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orchestrator_plan<\/code> event type from the puppetlabs-pe_event_forwarding<\/strong> module while also addressing orchestrator_plan<\/code> to index mappings in util_splunk_hec template.<\/p>\n\n\n
orchestrator_plan<\/code> event type from the puppetlabs-pe_event_forwarding<\/strong> module.<\/li>\norchestrator_plan<\/code> to index mappings in util_splunk_hec template.<\/li>\norchestrator_plan_data_filter<\/code> to allow filtering orchestrator plan event payloads.<\/li>\npe_event_forwarding<\/code> v2.3.0+ is installed.<\/li>\n\n \n \n Until Next Time!\n<\/h2>\n\n
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\n \n \n What is GRC Anyway?\n<\/h2>\n\n
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\n \n \n What is Puppet?\n<\/h2>\n\n
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puppet agent -t<\/code>:<\/strong> To test the agent and apply configurations.<\/li>\npuppet status<\/code>:<\/strong> To check the current status of agents.<\/li>\npuppet resource<\/code>:<\/strong> To query the current state of a resource.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n \n \n Advanced Puppet Features\n<\/h2>\n\n
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external_webhook_url<\/code>, which allows you to explicitly set the webhook URL that Continuous Delivery sends to your VCS provider. This is intended for deployments where CD is running behind a proxy.<\/li>\nweb_session_idle_timeout_mins<\/code> Hiera option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n \n \n Pipelines as Code and Impact Analysis\n<\/h3>\n\n
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package_updates<\/code> for pe_patch<\/code> data did not appear in the fact picker. The query service was updated so this data now displays correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n \n \n Security and authorization hardening\n<\/h3>\n\n
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DeleteUserAccount<\/code> and SetSuperUser<\/code> endpoints by restricting them to POST requests and validating CSRF tokens issued at login and expired on logout.<\/li>\nGET \/v1\/users<\/code> endpoint is now properly restricted to root and superusers.<\/li>\n\/query<\/code> endpoint where permission checks could be skipped when using workspace variables or omitting the id<\/code> field. Authorization is now enforced consistently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n \n \n Platform and runtime updates\n<\/h3>\n\n
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\n \n \n Introducing confdroid_java: A Lightweight Helper for Reliable Java Installations\n<\/h2>\n\n
confdroid_php<\/code> prepares a clean PHP environment for applications like WordPress or Nagios, confdroid_java sets up the exact Java runtime that tools like confdroid_jenkins<\/code> (and any future Java-dependent modules) expect. It keeps everything consistent, reproducible, and ready for automation.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n What confdroid_java actually does\n<\/h2>\n\n
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doc\/<\/code> folder inside the repository.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Why this module matters\n<\/h2>\n\n